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[xuseralpha]

it may not look like much but this wonder of a lens is great! got a mint one in 2024, extremely sharp at f2.8, nice bokeh, super convenient as it just works. af not the fastest but accurate. some good vignetting at f2.8. 40mm provides so much more options than 50mm. after this lens I gave up searching for the perfect 35mm.

 

[KevinRA]

it may not look like much but this wonder of a lens is great! got a mint one in 2024, extremely sharp at f2.8, nice bokeh, super convenient as it just works. af not the fastest but accurate. some good vignetting at f2.8. 40mm provides so much more options than 50mm. after this lens I gave up searching for the perfect 35mm.

Other than vignetting at f/2.8 - it's a cracking lens - as is the EFS-24mm

 

[kreygscott]

it may not look like much but this wonder of a lens is great! got a mint one in 2024, extremely sharp at f2.8, nice bokeh, super convenient as it just works. af not the fastest but accurate. some good vignetting at f2.8. 40mm provides so much more options than 50mm. after this lens I gave up searching for the perfect 35mm.

Other than vignetting at f/2.8 - it's a cracking lens - as is the EFS-24mm

I'm pretty sure that vignetting can be easily corrected in post.

 

[KevinRA]

it may not look like much but this wonder of a lens is great! got a mint one in 2024, extremely sharp at f2.8, nice bokeh, super convenient as it just works. af not the fastest but accurate. some good vignetting at f2.8. 40mm provides so much more options than 50mm. after this lens I gave up searching for the perfect 35mm.

Other than vignetting at f/2.8 - it's a cracking lens - as is the EFS-24mm

I'm pretty sure that vignetting can be easily corrected in post.

Of course - but at higher ISO with noise - e.g. centre at ISO 1600, corners brightened become say ISO 6400 equiv. Modern noise reduction makes it less of an issue.

 

[Emphyrio2]

This is a great option for trips when you want to pack light, travel inconspicuous, reduce profile as theft target. Quality is very good. I have never bought a 35mm prime because this lens is close enough, and I can get to 35mm with zooms.